Manager, Operations Wastewater

Manager, Operations (Wastewater)

Chelsea, MA

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

The MWRA is looking for a Manger, Operations (Wastewater) to manage the 24-hour operations of wastewater operations facilities, including wastewater pumping stations, combined sewer overflow facilities, and headworks facilities. They will manage the shift operations activities of assigned personnel to ensure efficient and effective operation of all wastewater facilities to optimize performance and meet permit requirements. They are required to be part of an on-call rotation for emergencies and wet weather, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This position:

• Establishes and updates operational procedures in accordance with control strategies. Works with SCADA and Operations Engineering staff to implement the wastewater facility SCADA changes.

• Plays an active role in capital project design, construction, and startup activities. Participates in the preparation of performance certification criteria and evaluation reports.

• Oversees personnel management and staff hiring for the department. Ensures that major initiative and policy changes are properly communicated to all staff. Identifies organizational needs and proposes re-organization plans to address changing needs.

• Manages the department's safety programs, maximizing employee involvement, supporting the Authority-wide safety program, and making inspections. Acts as liaison to the Manager, Occupational Safety and Health. Immediately notifies Occupational Safety and Health of any safety issues or risks that need attention.

• Oversees development, periodic review, and updating of SOPs and Facility Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and ensures all staff are properly trained.

• Oversees budget management for Wastewater Operations. Ensures that budget resources are allocated appropriately between units. Monitors spending and ensures budget compliance.

• Manages successful administration of collective bargaining agreement provisions to maintain harmonious labor management relations. Participates in grievance resolution, collective bargaining and contract negotiations. Serves as Step I hearing officer. Hears disciplinary actions.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field. This position also requires a thorough knowledge of planning, operations and maintenance of wastewater utilities as normally acquired through at least eight (8) years of experience in a wastewater facility, of which a minimum of four (4) years must be in a management or supervisory capacity. Experience in operating large wastewater facilities is preferred. A driver’s license and a Massachusetts Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license is required.

Salary:

$140,000.00 - $169,000.00 Annually Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm. This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work.

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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.